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Get directions | 17 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
Hours | Sunday 9am-12am, Monday 9am-12am, Tuesday 9am-12am, Wednesday 9am-12am, Thursday 9am-12am, Friday 9am-12am, Saturday 9am-12am
Everything we said about Cafe Habana back in our 2009 review remains true, which is kind of amazing considering how quickly the restaurant landscape of this city changes these days. It’s still one of the coolest restaurants in NYC, it’s still delicious, it’s still cheap, and crack is still the special ingredient to the corn. Cafe Habana is a special place, as important to the culture of downtown New York as any establishment. It’s the corner diner that never goes out of style, where customers will gladly wait outside for 45 minutes, people watching until their table is ready. Everyone knows the drill, and no one complains. And if things happen to be a little too crazy, Habana-To-Go is situated right next door, with mostly the same menu, perfectly packed to-go.
Our favorite time to come to Cafe Habana will always be weekday breakfast or weekday dinner, when you can actually get in here without waiting, and when it’s more of a locals’ hang than during prime time. It’s useful for any meal, any time of the day, whether you need a cuban, a Corona, or a big plate of $9 huevos rancheros. People cram themselves into the tiniest spaces, literally sitting on top of strangers next to them. Comfort is not something Cafe Habana achieves in the traditional sense – it’s something they achieve through their food.
(212) 625-2001
info@cafehabana.com
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CORN Y CUBANO
Corn
Corn
Grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder & lime
Cubano
Cubano
Voted best in NYC. Citrus marinated roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, chipotle mayonnaise & pickle on a toasted roll
TACOS
Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp marinated with thyme, oregano, garlic, chipotle in adobo citrus zest & olive oil served with guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle mayonnaise & green salsa
Baja Style Fish
Beer battered whitefish, shredded cabbage, salsa verde & salsa negra
Roasted Citrus Pork
Our own citrus-marinated pork, cilantro, red onions, chipotle mayonnaise & salsa verde
Chicken
Grilled chicken with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, guacamole, salsa verde
Plantain
Sweet plantain with crumbled vegan feta, black beans, salsa verde & pickled red onion
Verde
Mixed greens, shredded cabbage, tortilla strips, roasted corn , citrus infused olive dressing
Tortas
Grilled Steak Sandwich
Marinated skirt steak, fried onions, peppers, chipotle mayonnaise
Chicken Diablo Sandwich
“Blackened” chicken breast, roasted peppers & mesclun greens, black bean spread, chipotle mayonnaise
Avocado & Cheese
White cheese, avocado, black beans, red onion, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayonnaise
Burritos
Our burritos are pressed flour tortillas with black beans, rice, cilantro & red cabbage pico de gallo.
Grilled Chicken & Salsa Verde
Grilled Steak, Poblano Peppers & Onions
Avocado & White Cheese & Green Salsa
Slow Cooked Citrus Pork
Los Platos Fuerte
All served with our famous Rice & Black Beans!
Roasted Pork
Roasted Pork
Blackened Chicken
Marinated Skirt Steak
Para Compartir
Tortilla Chips with Guacamole
Tortilla Chips with Guacamole
Fried Green Plantains
with our House Guacamole & Garlic Mojo Dip
Sweet Plantains
Skin on Fries
Rice & Beans
HUEVOS
Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs sunny side up served over corn tortillas topped with salsa ranchera, black beans and home fries
$11.95
Huevos Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with spicy Mexican sausage served with black beans, home fries and corn tortillas
$10.95
Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with tomato, onion and serrano pepper served with black beans, home fries and corn tortillas
$8.95
a table topped with plates of food on a plate
CLASSICS
Burrito de Huevo a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with tomato, onion and serrano pepper, black beans, rice & mozzarella cheese
$9.95
Guacamole $2
Burrito de Huevo con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with spicy chorizo, home fries & mozzarella cheese
$10.95
Guacamole $2
Enchiladas Suizas
Grilled chicken in corn enchiladas topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce and crema, served with rice and black beans
$15.95
SWEETS
Challah French toast
Topped with seasonal fruit and maple syrup
$10.95
